Sometimes being Salvadoran means one feels they aren’t well represented in TV programming. Our children can never watch a children’s show and feel that the characters speak like them and their family. For this reason I felt super happy to find these videos which are called “Cuentos de Cipotes de Salarrue.” The quality of animation is fantastic and listen! The little girls are speaking Caliche! [Salvadoran slang]

This video is titled “Cholos dancing Cumbia” – and they’re right that the young men look like cholos, but I’m almost certain that they identify more with the culture from Monterrey, Mexico which is called “Colombians” (and which some incorrectly call “Cholombians.”) Either way, these guys are not from Colombia. It’s a little complicated to explain the culture and they have a long history. It’s easy to judge someone for the way they dress and assume things about their character – but the only thing that is clear to me is that these guys are enjoying the moment, and I like the way they dance.

I have recently heard of ‘Cholos’ they exist in Madrid too only called ‘Chonis’. Its a style of dress, and maybe even attitude (how they present themselves). My friend told me about her barrio outside of Madrid, and also of a programme being shown here on MTV called Gandia Shore. Apparently this highlights the lifestyle well? I tried watching, but it wasn’t my thing!